This morning when a colleague of mine informed me that he underwent an angiogram last Saturday, I was shocked and taken aback. Though he looked healthy, smiling and bubbly as ever, I never suspected that he had any health issues. In fact, even after being given a clean bill of health by the attending specialist, I still couldn't believe what he has to go through. He's 47, a father of a cute 8 year old daughter, devoted husband and a good colleague. [ one of the few that you could depend on when you are in trouble! ]
I couldn't believe my ears when he told me that earlier in the morning, he went to a specialist in one of the private hospital in town and was told that he had serious heart problems. Undeterred by this, in the afternoon, he sought a second opinion at another private hospital. This time , he underwent stress test, host of tests and an angiogram to really determine the cause of his prickling chest pains. But this time, he was told that he was okay and probably the pains could have been stress related! Imagine the two contrasting diagnosis on the poor fella! Luckily, he sought a second opinion. It would have been cruel if he had given in to the first medical opinion!
To me, I am just glad that he's okay but I wouldn't know how I would handle the situation if I am in his shoes! Certainly, I would have done what my colleague did and probably, I would give a big chunk of my mind to the first attending specialist for lacking of respect for one's life and for the anxiety caused!
Come on, be responsible and save life !~
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